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Karnataka HC allows Classic Legends, Boman Irani to challenge Yezdi trademark claim
Karnataka High Courts division bench overturned a single bench order in the Yezdi trademark dispute, allowing Classic Legends and Boman R. Irani to appeal. The court noted that Ideal Jawa had not used or renewed its trademarks since 1996, and trademark rights dissipate without continuous use.
MP CM Mohan Yadavs son marries in mass ceremony, marking departure from lavish political weddings
BHOPAL: In a significant departure from the extravagant five-star and destination weddings often associated with the families of political heavyweights, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadavs son, Dr Abhimanyu Yadav, married his bride, Dr Ishita Yadav, at a mass marriage ceremony in the familys home city of Ujjain on Sunday. Abhimanyu and Ishita were among 21 couples from various Hindu communities who tied the knot at the vibrant ceremony held in Sawarakhedi, Ujjain. The newly married couples, including the CMs son and daughter-in-law, received blessings from prominent Hindu seers and religious leaders. Among them were Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, Hindu Rashtra proponent and religious preacher Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, and Akhara Parishad head Mahant Ravindra Puri Maharaj. The event was also graced by several distinguished guests, including Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and D.D. Uikey, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, and MP Vidhan Sabha Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar. While congratulating all the newly married couples, Governor Mangubhai Patel praised Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for setting a fine example of social harmony by arranging his younger sons marriage at a mass wedding ceremony. Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, who chanted Vedic mantras to solemnise the 21 weddings under a single sprawling mandap, said the gesture offered an inspiring model for influential, political and affluent families in the country. This model can help reduce extravagance in weddings and motivate middle- and lower-middle-class families. The CMs gesture reflects the true spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas , he stated. Religious preacher Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri Bageshwar Dham Sarkar said that collective, low-cost weddings should be encouraged across all sections of society. He asserted that the country now needs innovative ways of thinking, and that through this mass ceremony, the message of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is being realised, with social harmony rising above all discrimination. The ceremony also witnessed Akhara Parishad general secretary Swami Hari Giri Maharaj announcing a contribution of 1 lakh for each of the 21 newly married couples.
NMC Approves 4,201 New PG Medical Seats In Private Colleges For 2025-26
New PG Medical Seats: Karnataka accounts for the highest number of newly approved seats with 712, followed by Uttar Pradesh (613) and Tamil Nadu (418).
Farmers urged to focus on wiser use of water in Karnataka
Form Water Users Cooperative Societies, say resource persons
AI complicates crime, throws up legal challenges, says CJ
BENGALURU: We are living in times where technology is changing faster than our ability to regulate it. The rise of AI has added a new layer of complexity to cyber crimes, whether in the form of deep fake videos, identity manipulation, or automated attacks that happen without human control. Among various challenges faced by judges and advocates, investigative machinery and jurisdictional issues make it a formidable challenge to take the prosecution to a logical conclusion, said Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru. He was speaking at Lahari Advocates Forums 18th PGC Chengappa Memorial Lecture (a tribute to late PGC Chengappa, the first president of the Lahari Advocates Forum), organised at the Karnataka High Court. Courts today have been called upon to deal with entirely new forms of digital injury, and these challenges demand that both the Bench and the Bar adapt, the Chief Justice added. He also commented that younger lawyers have a tremendous opportunity as cyber crime and digital evidence are emerging fields, and those who equip themselves with technical knowledge will not only enrich their practice but also play a vital role in shaping legal responses to technology-driven offences.
Tiger census to start in January
BENGALURU: Amid increasing incidents of man-animal conflict, particularly tiger capture and relocation operations around prime tiger reserves, the Karnataka forest department is training its staffers for the upcoming all-India tiger census. The tiger estimation exercise will be done in the first week of January. The dates are yet to be finalised. The exercise will first be done in Project Tiger areas and then in other forest patches. Training for Bengaluru Circle has been completed, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife, PC Rai told TNIE. Under Phase-1, data on carnivore and prey base density will be obtained. Phase-2 will comprise field reports, and Phase-3 will be the camera trap data. The Centre is targeting the release of the all-India estimation report in April 2026. The synchronised all-India estimation will be done in 2026. Karnataka was to start its annual tiger estimation exercise by the end of November, and complete it by mid-December. An official from the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change said, Due to multiple reasons, including improper training for all staff, it was postponed. All tiger states have been directed to follow one calendar for the estimation, to avoid confusion and duplication in the Monitoring Systems for Tigers -- Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (M-Str-IPES) portal and mobile app. The Status of Tigers, Prey and Other Mammals, in Tiger Reserves of Karnataka for 2024 report, released by the Karnataka forest department tiger cell on March 28, 2025, showed a decline in tiger numbers, compared to previous years. In 2020, Karnatakas five tiger reserves housed 403 tigers, which increased to 417 in 2022, dipped to 408 in 2023 and 393 in 2024. The all-India tiger estimation report, prepared by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and Wildlife Institute of India, showed a rise in the number of striped wild cats in Karnataka, year-on-year. In 2010, the state recorded 300. This increased to 406 in 2014, 524 in 2018 and 563 in 2022. Karnataka ranks second in the all-India estimation exercise after Madhya Pradesh, with 785 tigers. The all-India estimation also showed that the Central and Eastern Ghats landscape housed 1,439 tigers, while the Western Ghats landscape housed 1,087 big cats. We dont want to compete, but looking at the rising cases of conflict and number of new births, it seems like the number in Karnataka is on the rise. It is also unfortunate that many wild cats have been captured and relocated to rescue centres. Forest cover is shrinking, and the pressure on forest land is rising. Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves house tigers beyond their carrying capacity, thus conflict is increasing. We have now adopted relocation to newer, safer habitats policy, said a senior official. A 3-phase drive The exercise will first be done in the Project Tiger areas Phase-1: Carnivore & prey base density data will be obtained Phase 2 will comprise field reports, and Phase 3 will be the camera trap data. In 2020, Karnatakas five tiger reserves housed 403, which increased to 417 in 2022 and dipped to 408 in 2023 and to 393 in 2024.
Tech-driven SWM framework in the works
BENGALURU: Following directions from the Karnataka high court, the state government has mandated the constitution of a seven-member Nodal Oversight and Implementation Committee to roll out a technology-driven solid waste management (SWM) framework for the city. Acting on the courts orders, the government, in its order dated November 28, said it will establish a One City, One Platform digital system integrating dashboards, mobile apps, GPS tracking, weighbridges and CCTV surveillance for end-to-end SWM operations. The court had stressed that these components must function as a single ecosystem, where CCTV data, citizen reports and enforcement actions flow seamlessly through one platform. The committee will be headed by the additional chief secretary, urban development department, with the chief commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority as vice-president. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML) will be the member-secretary and the five municipal corporation commissioners will serve as members. The panel must oversee implementation and ensure compliance with the high courts mandated timeline. It may be recalled that the BSWML has been taking a slew of measures to improve solid waste management in the city, as Bengalurus image has taken a beating by the rising number of garbage blackspots on its streets and poor waste management. To discourage the public from dumping waste on roads and in open spaces, the authorities launched initiatives such as Kasa Suriyuva Habba (garbage dumping festival), under which many of those found disposing waste in non-designated areas had a load of garbage dumped right in front of their home. The BSWML also introduced a special drive offering a reward of Rs 250 to citizens who submit videos of litterbugs through a dedicated WhatsApp number or official social media handles. Additionally, the organisation is set to establish over 70 kasa (garbage) kiosks to enable people to dispose waste at designated spots without waiting for collection vehicles.
Big deals power Delhi-NCR and Maharashtra, Karnataka lags: Report
HC reinstates Yezdi trademark rights to Classic Legends, Irani
A Karnataka High Court division bench overturned a single bench order in the Yezdi trademark dispute. The court ruled that Ideal Jawa (India) Ltd lost its trademark rights due to non-use and non-renewal since 1996. This decision allows Classic Legends and Boman R Irani to use the Yezdi mark.
Charity and faith: Transwoman spends Rs 65 lakh to build dargah in Kalaburagi
Boman R Irani, Classic Legends win Yezdi trademark case in Karnataka
New support system to speed up e-Swathu drive
Kannada actor Umesh, whose career spanned over 60 years, passes away
Bengalurus unsustainable tunnel road plan moving too fast: Experts
Renovation of Nijalingappas home set to preserve historic legacy
In tussle for CM post, Cong brass cannot afford to ignore Dalit group
Banduri canal diversion plan an ecological disaster, says report - Deccan Herald
Banduri canal diversion plan an ecological disaster, says report Deccan Herald
Kicking stigma: Bengalurus 1st allHIV positive football team makes a bold debut
Bengaluru Forest Land Claim Sparks Alarm Over Administrative Lapses - Deccan Herald
Bengaluru Forest Land Claim Sparks Alarm Over Administrative Lapses Deccan Herald
Ktaka seeks slice of destination wedding market, taps heritage to rival Rajasthan
BC Associations Call Chalo Delhi for 50% OBC Quota in Assemblies, Parliament
Rajya Sabha member and association chairman R. Krishnaiah said the protest would begin with a series of national seminars, drawing large delegations from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha, along with professors, intellectuals, eight Union ministers, and 20 MPs from various parties.
Student dead, 5 injured as bus overturns near Honnavar
Sonia to Resolve Conflict in Karnataka Congress
Sources indicate that the high command is displeased with the recent public outbursts by party leaders in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Autorickshaw driver abducts traffic cop after causing accident
Tough choices: on the Congress in Karnataka
The Congresss troubles in Karnataka are symptomatic of a deeper malaise
Bengaluru logs its coldest day of 2025 on Sunday
Nari shakti lights up Rajyotsava in Bengaluru
Stay alert, nobody can arrest you digitally, says Bengaluru police officer
Cabbie held for murder of daily-wage labourer in Bengaluru
Artificial Intelligence can streamline courts, but human oversight remains crucial: Karnataka judge
Bengaluru engineering graduate suicide case: Cops to retrieve phone records
Karnataka's growth hides missing girls - The New Indian Express
Karnataka's growth hides missing girls The New Indian Express
Discover 5 Must-Visit Bakeries in Bangalore for a Sweet Escape and Relaxation - NativePlanet
Discover 5 Must-Visit Bakeries in Bangalore for a Sweet Escape and Relaxation NativePlanet
MLA Balachandra Jarkiholi urges CM to declare Gokak and Chikodi as new districts
Anganwadi, Aksharadasoha employees demand permanent status
Bidar farmers use sari fencing to protect crops from wild animals
FPAI Dharwad launches campaign to curb digital abuse
Hubballi-born consultant wins top UK tech honour
Ktakas guarantee schemes setting a model for nation: Jarkiholi
Prohibitory orders enforced around SVS ahead of winter session
Congress high command helpless in resolving ongoing CM dispute in state: Joshi
Work to fill 39 lakes in Raibag taluk to begin on Dec 7
Despite police denying permission, job aspirants vow to take out protest rally today
Farmers urged to form Water Users Cooperative Societies for better irrigation mgmt
Youth to take out rally in Dharwad today to get vacant posts filled
Meanwhile, police refuse to give permission for rally as the organisers have not followed the due process
Dakshayini Avva receives Tontadarya Siddalinga Swamy Memorial Award in Dubai
52 mobile phones, SIM cards seized in two-day raids at Parappana Agrahara prison
Woman loses 2.05 crore to digital arrest scam
Man arrested for stabbing woman to death in Seshadripuram
CM stresses need to protect dialects
Govt. issues order for KSCMF to procure and supply maize to distilleries
The step comes comes after distillers pointed out at the high cost of 2,639 per quintal if they had to purchase maize from NAFED or NCCF
Central schemes contract workers to protest in front of Ministers house
Activist complains of overspending by State Legislature Secretariat
Wasteful expenditure amounts to over 1.1 crore, says Bheemappa Gadad
Gaur roaming Bengalurus Anekal crosses over to Tamil Nadu, eases panic
Karnataka scrambles for space as tiger rescues surge along protected areas
BJP to lay a siege to Suvarna Vidhana Soudha on Dec. 8
I wont indulge in factional politics and backstabbing: DKS
The Deputy Chief Minister claims he has no differences with Siddaramaiah
DKS hits back at HDK over seers support issue
Bharat Bhushan | Karnataka Tug of War: Who Holds the Real Power?
Congress weighs Siddaramaiahs support and Shivakumars strength in key dispute.
Veteran Kannada actor Umesh passes away
SMAT | Swashbuckling Rajkumar swings it Tamil Nadus way against Uttarakhand
CRICKET | Karnataka slips up by one run in a final over nail-biter against Rajasthan, while Ishan Kishans unbeaten century fires Jharkhand to an eight-wicket win over Tripura
Four tiger cubs captured, reunited with mother
Misty mornings and cooler days ahead for Bengaluru - NewsFirst Prime
Misty mornings and cooler days ahead for Bengaluru NewsFirst Prime
43 Heritage Bye-laws for over 50 monuments likely to be tabled in Parliament Winter Session
NEW DELHI: Drafts of at least 43 Heritage Bye-laws (HBLs) covering over 50 monuments readied by the National Monument Authority (NMA) are likely to be laid in Parliament during the winter session starting Monday. The documents will subsequently be put in the public domain to seek feedback. So far, 124 HBLs covering about 178 heritage sites have been placed before the both Houses of Parliament. (450) The drafts are approved in Parliament. In this session, we are planning to lay 43 HBLs covering 54 sites. The process, obviously, depends upon the session of Parliament. We have limited days; two days in a week. One day is for Lok Sabha, that is Monday, and Thursday is for Rajya Sabha. So, according to the business of Parliament, it is done, said an official, aware of the matter. The laws are to ensure that new construction and activities around protected sites comply with regulations for heritage conservation. The NMA prepares the draft bye-laws, and once approved by it, they are submitted to Parliament for their final endorsement. The drafts of monuments prepared this year include Triple shrined Temple of Bhavani (Ahmednagar, Maharashtra), Temple of Amriteshwar (Ahmednagar, Maharashtra), Fort and gateway excluding the ancient buildings and tomb of Bismillah Shah Wali (Kadapa District or YSR Kadapa District in Andhra Pradesh), Nahar Jharokha compound, Rupmati Pavilion, Baz Bahadurs Palace, Darya Khans Tomb, and Hathi Mahal (Dhar, Madhya Pradesh), Kailasanatha Swamy temple (Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu), Bhimesvara temple (East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh), St Francis Church, Fort Kochi (Ernakulam, Kerala) and Fort including ancient temples (Jaisalmer, Rajasthan). To ensure speedy and transparent approval of construction and repair works in the vicinity of the protected historical sites, the NMA has expedited finalisation of HBLs for 141 monuments. The process is expected to be over within the next six months. Following the directions of the culture ministry to prioritise preparation of HBLs for monuments attracting the highest number of applications seeking permission for construction-related applications, the NMA identified 294 such heritage sites across the country. Out of the 294 identified monuments, bye laws of 151 are already completed, prepared or have been submitted before the Parliament. Most applications are received from Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Delhi, where rapid urbanisation is taking place. Fewer applications for approvals are from Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and parts of the northeast. As mandated by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act 2010, there should be separate bye-laws for all 3,693 heritage sites or monuments under the jurisdiction of ASI to regulate development and construction around protected monuments. These rules were to be framed by 2012. However, till January 2020, by-laws for only five monuments or sites were cleared and presented before the Parliament.
KSTOA has expressed concern that State tourism revenues could fall sharply, hampering a fragile post-pandemic recovery that many operators are still struggling through
Consensus on psychotherapy training in medical institutions released at national conference
HDK promises 4,000 crore investment to revive VISP at Bhadravati
He says a detailed project report for such an investment in the first phase was ready
Two arrested, 650 kg of ganja seized in Bidar district
Hundreds recite excerpts from Bhagavad Gita in Shivamogga
Participants advocated for the inclusion of the Bhagavad Gita in school and college curricula
Boseraju holds talks with Andhra Pradesh Ministers on bridge-cum-barrage
Such a facility has been proposed to come up across the Tungabhadra near Chikalapravi and Chikkamanchale in Raichur district
Central policies not responsible for fall in maize prices, says Joshi
The State government has failed in its responsibilities, according to the Union Minister
Girls family files case under PoCSO Act against lecturer
Retired police officer found dead in Davangere
DK Shivakumar sees red over HD Kumaraswamys remarks on `misusing religious mutts in power struggle
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hit back at Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for his remarks on religious mutt heads' involvement in Karnataka's power tussle. Shivakumar defended the seers, stating he never sought their support but couldn't refuse it if offered out of affection. He questioned Kumaraswamy's family's past use of mutts for political gain.
Wadiyar Foundation to launch new healthcare initiative
Mother and son killed in road accident on Mysuru Road
Airport Advisory Committee meeting reviews progress of Mysuru Airport development
Kaup: Four killed, several injured after mini tempo overturns - Udayavani
Kaup: Four killed, several injured after mini tempo overturns Udayavani
Krishi Mela to be held in Mandya from December 5 to 7
Putthige Mutt seer seeks metro rail between Udupi and Mangaluru, national recognition for Kambala
Udupi Paryaya Putthige Mutt submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Udupi on November 28 placing eight demands for comprehensive development of Udupi district
While thesoftware does notindicatewhy an application has been rejected, shortage of IT staff within the GBA to resolve technical issues has further compounded the problem.
Congress should dissolve Assembly if it can not resolve power tussles: Union minister Pralhad Joshi
Instability will continue despite CM-DCM meeting, says Mr. Joshi
Ishan Kishan slams 50-ball 113* in comprehensive Jharkhand win
Jharkhand cruise to their third straight win of the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while Karnataka, who were beaten by Rajasthan, have now lost two in a row
Tigress, Four Cubs Captured On Village Outskirts In Karnataka's Hunsur
The cubs were reunited with their mother by the forest department
Bengaluru schools oppose stray dog count order
Bengaluru South City Corporation has mandated educational institutions to survey stray dogs on their premises, citing a Supreme Court ruling. However, private schools' associations criticize this, deeming it an attempt to shift civic responsibilities. They argue staff workloads are already high and waste management issues, not schools, fuel stray populations. Associations demand the directive be withdrawn or made advisory.
Shivakumar rules out differences of opinion with Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has once again denied any internal differences with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He stated he never took any MLAs to Delhi amid speculation over leadership changes. Shivakumar emphasized his role as a father figure to all party members, aiming to take everyone along.
I Know My Limits: Shivakumar Downplays Karnataka Power Struggle, Says No Rift With Siddaramaiah
Shivakumar said he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would soon convene an all-party meeting to discuss pressing issues concerning the state.
Actor Umesh's cause of death revealed: Veteran Kannada star dies at 80. Here's what really happened
Veteran Kannada actor 'Mysore' Srikantayya Umesh passed away at 80 after a battle with stage-four liver cancer. Known for his comedic roles and a career spanning over five decades and 350 films, Umesh's unwavering optimism even in his final days touched many. He received the Karnataka State Film Award and the Karnataka Nataka Akademy Award.
Know My Limits, No Differences: DK Shivakumar On Ties With Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said all is well within the state Congress ranks and there is no difference of opinion between him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Blood Clot Near Heart: Quick Response at Aster Prime Saves Karnataka Patient
Trust in doctors made us travel this far, says family
